Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars Posted October 25, 2006 Now Im keeping the track toy Ive decided I should take the autometer gauges out the 306 and pop them into the 205 in a custom dash. Which prompts a few questions.. 1) My cage is currently mounted about 2 inch back of its intended position to retain the original dash as much as possible, do I really need to keep the vents that blow onto the door windows? Im intending on PC windows anyway. I will keep a glass screen upfront and retain blowers up there. 2) Anyone got any pictures of custom dashes? I want a few ideas. 3) Can I change the 3 buttons for fogs/hazards and rear screen heat to toggle switches? If so which wires do I short and which do I switch? Guess I can ditch the heated screen if I go PC? 4) If I made it from lightweight wood and covered in flock would it be lighter than say chequer plate or wqould it be too weak and rattley? 5) I dont have oil temperature, how important will this be, Ive never got it above a 1/4 yet. 6) Should I bother with the dash symbols such as the 'STOP' or brake fluid light, directional indicators etc or just focus on the gauges for speed, oil press etc? Another random question, who uses an aftermarket steering wheel in a non PAS 205? How small is it and how useable is it? I have a small 'D' shape wheel in the 306 which I may swap into the 205 as well but worry it may become a little hard on sharp bends for quick steering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbayley77 0 Posted October 28, 2006 Now Im keeping the track toy Ive decided I should take the autometer gauges out the 306 and pop them into the 205 in a custom dash. Which prompts a few questions.. 1) My cage is currently mounted about 2 inch back of its intended position to retain the original dash as much as possible, do I really need to keep the vents that blow onto the door windows? Im intending on PC windows anyway. I will keep a glass screen upfront and retain blowers up there. 2) Anyone got any pictures of custom dashes? I want a few ideas. 3) Can I change the 3 buttons for fogs/hazards and rear screen heat to toggle switches? If so which wires do I short and which do I switch? Guess I can ditch the heated screen if I go PC? 4) If I made it from lightweight wood and covered in flock would it be lighter than say chequer plate or wqould it be too weak and rattley? 5) I dont have oil temperature, how important will this be, Ive never got it above a 1/4 yet. 6) Should I bother with the dash symbols such as the 'STOP' or brake fluid light, directional indicators etc or just focus on the gauges for speed, oil press etc? Another random question, who uses an aftermarket steering wheel in a non PAS 205? How small is it and how useable is it? I have a small 'D' shape wheel in the 306 which I may swap into the 205 as well but worry it may become a little hard on sharp bends for quick steering? Regarding the toggle switches - just retain your original switch and switch it to the on position and insert your toggle switch onto the live wire. Job done with minimum wire cutting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted October 28, 2006 Im going to be building a one piece custom aluminium dash @ some point, have been looking into a few things:) Flocking is not something you can really do DIY, however there are companys that can do it for you. ££?? I think wood maybe a little heavier than chequer plate.Im going for L331 wich is aircraft spec aluminium. Dont have oil temp+pressure or a rev counter at the moment, not finding it a problem really Also I have a 300mm steering wheel with no PAS and plenty of Turbo torque..not finding that a problem either, parking is easy..come on its only a small car:D Yes I think a few dash symbols would be nice:)Maybe just a few LED's or something. Sean has a custom dash doesn't he and so does Shiney racing's car http://www.nfauto.co.uk/cbs_products_index.htm also do a custom dash in carbon fibre or flock..Cant find it on there site at the mo, but im sure its there:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smckeown 1 Posted October 28, 2006 do I really need to keep the vents that blow onto the door windows? Not in my experiance, both mytrack cars have not had them and they have been fine 2) Anyone got any pictures of custom dashes? Some pics..same dash OE vs. custom dials: Guess I can ditch the (rear) heated screen if I go PC? Yes 4) If I made it from lightweight wood and covered in flock would it be lighter than say chequer plate or wqould it be too weak and rattley? Made what exactly ? 5) I dont have oil temperature, how important will this be, Ive never got it above a 1/4 yet. Very, hot oil is more likely for a track car and needs to be monitored 6) Should I bother with the dash symbols such as the 'STOP' or brake fluid light, directional indicators etc or just focus on the gauges for speed, oil press etc? I'd keep them, if you're sticking with the OE ECU Another random question, who uses an aftermarket steering wheel in a non PAS 205? I have an OMP Supertourismo ~330mm without PAS and it's fine..don't be a pussy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted October 28, 2006 Found it http://www.nfauto.co.uk/moulded_dashes.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars Posted October 29, 2006 cool some good feedback and links, thanks. Smckeown, Im literally binning my dash and just having a nice basic dash to cover all the wires and mount the switches into. Oh and I think Im binning the ecu as well now in favour of carbs...mmmmm noisy with group N exhaust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
